Posted 5 months ago
Marine Mechanical System Specialist
@ Davie
Lévis, Quebec
Overview
Davie, Canada's largest shipyard, is hiring a Marine Mechanical System Specialist to support engineering, logistics and commissioning of shipboard mechanical and auxiliary systems. The role requires a chief engineer certificate, 10-15 years of related experience and a federal government security clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Produce and review engineering drawings, documentation and specifications
- Prepare vessel operating manuals and commissioning documentation
- Safely bring shipboard systems live during commissioning
- Present commissioned systems to class and client for witness testing
- Plan and coordinate activities, subcontractors and field service representatives
Requirements summary:
- Chief engineer certificate (first-class mechanic officer)
- 10-15 years of related experience
- Proven experience on varied systems across numerous vessel types
- Ability to run machinery space start-ups safely
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Fluent English and federal security clearance
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Chief engineer certificate (first-class mechanic officer) |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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Davie
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 89 |
As a Specialist, Marine Mechanical System, you will be responsible for all mechanical/Auxiliary system along with interfacing into an operatable vessel. More specifically you will :
Support the engineering department to produce and review drawings, documentation, and specifications from basic to functional engineering.
Support the Integrated logistics support Department to produce vessel specific operating manuals and commissioning documentation.
Support the Commissioning Department in safely bringing shipboard systems live in accordance with the commissioning documentation.
Present operational commissioned systems to class and client for witness testing and acceptance.
Interact with client personnel.
Plan and coordinate multiple activities, subcontractors and FSRs to support commissioning tasks and to meet program schedule requirements.
Work effectively with others within a project team environment and in accordance with the integrated master schedule for the project.
Always adhere to all in-house HSE policies.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Hold a chief engineer certificate (First-class mechanic officer)
10-15 years of related experience.
Able to run and coordinate machinery space start-ups safely.
Proven experience on a variety of systems on numerous types of vessels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel specifically.
- Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders or clients.
- Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of five [5] years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of six [6] consecutive months).
Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental!
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